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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Eleven through Fifteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Sammy question the wisdom of burying the murder victim?
(a) Because the killer had not been caught.
(b) Because murder victims were not allowed to be buried.
(c) Because the Kavirondo would dig up the corpse and eat it.
(d) Because the victim was not liked by the tribe.

2. What natural phenomenon did Mrs. Palmer see in her travels to Scandinavia?
(a) A total lunar eclipse.
(b) The aurora borealis.
(c) A comet.
(d) A total solar eclipse.

3. What building material did Njombo refuse to use?
(a) Bricks.
(b) Cement.
(c) Iron nails.
(d) Wooden boards.

4. Why did Kupanya claim that Njombo was not one of his men?
(a) Because he had violated village rules.
(b) Because he had become Christian.
(c) Because he worked for Europeans.
(d) Because he was Masai.

5. How many goats did Tilly say the District Commissioner would fine Kupanya if the curse were not lifted?
(a) 150.
(b) 50.
(c) 80.
(d) 100.

Short Answer Questions

1. What eventually attracted the attention of the natives?

2. About how many miles a day could the oxen handle?

3. What finally convinced Kupanya to "lift the curse"?

4. Where was Mr. Nimmo allegedly detained on business?

5. What was Njombo saving up the goats for?

(see the answer key)

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